Join the Party at Inlinkz 417 Senior Salon Pit Stop
Pull up a comfy chair and let’s roll and have fun here at the Inlinkz 417 Senior Salon Pit Stop, your cozy, welcoming corner of the internet where great ideas, stories, and creativity come together!
Happy July 1st to all our Canadian bloggers and July 4th to our American blogging friends.
You may or may not have seen, but I am stepping down as a co-host at HIH. I want to sincerely thank everyone for your support and for linking up with HIH through my blog. It has been a pleasure being part of HIH, but this will be my final week as a HIH co-host.
No need to stress, I’m not going anywhere! You’ll still find me at Senior Salon Pit Stop, Monday through Saturday.
I have something new brewing, so be sure to stop by EsmeSalon on Thursday, July 16th, to see where you’ll be able to find me next on my blogging journey.
Blogger of the Month
I truly hope you enjoy our Blogger of the Month features.
How do I decide who it will be? In fact, YOU decide, I only calculate the results, and it’s the blogger with the most combined views for all his or her entries over the past month.
Wonderful work, congratulations to Musings & Glimpses on Faith, Flavor & Home for being our BOTM for June
Musings & Glimpses on Faith, Flavor & Home is a welcoming lifestyle blog created by Paula, a Gen X writer who shares the beauty of everyday life through faith, food, home, creativity, and heartfelt reflection. Her blog serves as a gathering place where ordinary moments are transformed into meaningful stories, offering you, her reader, encouragement, inspiration, and practical ideas for living well.
Her content reflects her passion for small-batch comfort food, cosy home décor, crafting, seasonal living, and the simple pleasures that make life special. From homemade recipes and creative DIY projects to decorating tips and nostalgic reflections, each post is written with warmth, genuineness, and an honest desire to connect with readers.
What makes her blog particularly appealing is its celebration of midlife living. Paula embraces the joys, challenges, and discoveries that come with this season of life, sharing practical wisdom, humour, and encouragement along the way. Her writing feels like a conversation with a trusted friend who invites you into her home for a cup of coffee and a chat.
Paula reminds us that life’s most meaningful moments are often found in the everyday, whether gathered around a homemade meal, creating something beautiful, decorating a cosy corner, or simply pausing to appreciate the blessings that surround us. It’s a charming and uplifting destination for anyone seeking inspiration, creativity, and a touch of comfort in their day.
It’s time to shine the spotlight on the wonderful links from last week.
As I am on vacation at the moment (SSPS is not) and do not have full access to everything, this week I will select a random set of 6 posts to feature.
A big thank you to our wonderful hosts and to every member of this amazing community. Your links, shares, creativity, and kind encouragement are what keep the SSPS InLinkz Party fun, lively, and full of inspiration. This community is special because of you. You bring the ideas, the support, and the friendly spirit that make it such a great place to gather each week, and we truly appreciate every one of you.
- Brave Fathers of the Bible
- Easy Carrot Raisin Salad
- 5 Ways to Bring the Beauty of Butterflies Into Your Life
- Free Crochet Jar Opener Pattern
- Peach Muffins
- How to handle Toxic Emotions
So many outstanding, incredible, and wonderful posts!
Be sure to grab your “I Was Featured at the Senior Salon Pit Stop” badge, or copy the HTML code, and proudly showcase it on your blog.
You’ve earned your moment in the spotlight, and nothing makes us happier than seeing you celebrate the recognition you truly deserve.
Keep shining, you truly deserve it!
Brave Fathers of the Bible
Since I wrote about Brave Mothers of the Bible on Mother’s Day, I thought it only fair to write about fathers of the Bible for Father’s Day. I think my audience is mostly female. I have…
Easy Carrot Raisin Salad (Chick-fil-A style)
This Carrot Salad Recipe is quick and easy. Filled with raisins and pineapple, it’s the perfect side dish for summer and ready in 15 minutes!
5 Ways to Bring the Beauty of Butterflies Into Your Life
Do you love butterflies? Would you like to know some ways you can bring the beauty of butterflies into your life every day? Read on!
Free Crochet Jar Opener Pattern – Fast Beginner-Friendly Kitchen Gift
Need a quick gift? Try out this detailed tutorial to make a jar opener with a finished crocheted edge in just about 10 minutes!
Peach Muffins
These delicious homemade Peach Muffins are made with fresh peaches and topped with a brown sugar cinnamon crumb topping.
How to handle Toxic Emotions
The series below addresses toxic emotions that can secretly grow in our lives & fester even before we realise it. You know the ones like resentment, unforgiveness, jealousy & bitterness.…
This week’s Senior Salon Pit Stop is LIVE!
- The spotlight is on YOU! Share your latest creations, applaud your fellow bloggers, and join a community alive with imagination and inspiration. One simple click and you’re right in the heart of the action.
- So don’t just scroll on by. Dive in, show off your brilliance, shine bright, and help make this week’s Senior Salon Pit Stop one to remember.
Senior Salon Pit Stop rules, for easy reference
Welcome to the Senior Salon Pit Stop!
🔅 Share and support by linking unlimited family-friendly posts and engaging with others through thoughtful comments. We welcome a wide variety of content, including recipes, crafts, tips, and more; all family-friendly niches are encouraged.
❌ Please note that any content not aligned with our family-friendly guidelines will be removed. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a positive and respectful community.
❗️To help grow your reach, we encourage you to add the Senior Salon Pit Stop image to your posts (HTML code available on EsmeSalon) and share your entry numbers along with your Facebook and Instagram handles for added visibility.
☑️ Ready to join in? Sign up at EsmeSalon for reminders, link-ups, and the opportunity to showcase your blog. We’re glad to have you participate!
👋 By joining the Senior Salon Pit Stop, you signify permission (EsmeSalon privacy policy) to share your posts and images here and receive an email reminder when our next Senior Salon Pit Stop is LIVE.
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To ensure that you are properly recognized in case you are featured, please provide your entry numbers in the blog comments along with your Facebook Page and Instagram handles. This will make it easier for me to tag you.
The Badge of Honor
- Shine Bright: Share your creations with readers who truly value and appreciate your creativity.
- Grab the Spotlight: Get featured and watch your content take center stage where it belongs.
- Connect & Celebrate: Join a feel-good community of bloggers who lift each other up, champion every milestone, and celebrate every success, big or small.
Earning your badge isn’t just recognition; it’s your moment to glow, to be celebrated, and to showcase your incredible creativity. Step forward, claim it proudly, and let the world see exactly why you deserve the spotlight.
<img src="https://esmesalon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/I-was-Featured-at-the-Senior-Salon-Pit-Stop.jpg" alt="I was featured at the senior salon pit stop" width="250" height="250">Your Moment to Shine
Our co-hosts are searching for posts that dazzle and delight. Think your content deserves the spotlight? Share it and let your creativity shine for everyone to see.
Let the magic begin!
Stay Connected
Make sure to check out Esme Salon: Senior Salon Pit Stop InLinkz link-up Shares on Pinterest, where we highlight featured posts. It’s another way to see your work celebrated and shared with an even larger
Join the SSPS Crew Today.
We’d love for you to join us as a co-host at Senior Salon Pit Stop. Don’t just watch the magic; be the magic. Bring your creativity, share your ideas, and let your voice shine in a community that’s thrilled to have you. Together, we’ll make waves, celebrate each other, and create something truly unforgettable.
Your voice matters; please let’s hear it.
Take a couple of minutes to fill out the SSPS Crew questionnaire and step into the heart of our creative community. Your ideas, your energy, your perspective; they all make a difference. Dive in, join the fun, and help us make the Senior Salon Pit Stop an even brighter, more inspiring place for everyone.
Meet your SSPS Crew:
| Melynda | Blog | |||
| Estelle | Blog | |||
| Esme | Blog |
As each co-host will choose features, do check them out.
Linky Party List - Check this out
Your crew updated the Super Useful and Handy Linky Party List, so feel free to visit it, and you will find tons of other wonderful link up parties to visit, and we hope that you will always return here to participate at SSPS.
If interested to co-host, check this out
SSPS Co-host
If you dropped your link early Monday morning, we urge you to return here to participate and read other posts. We must share the love; this is how we learn and grow together.
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Esme,
My Link Ups for today’s party are # 56, 58 and 59!!!
Thanks so much for hosting this charming party!!! I truly do appreciate it as I do know the time involved with it….I hope you and your family are well and enjoying your week!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Hi Debbie. Thanks for your kind words, linking, sharing and visiting others. Have an awesome week.
Thank you, as always,, for the great party, Esme! I’m so happy that my butterfly post was featured!! I appreciate it so much!!
Hi Pam, Glad to feature your butterfly post. Take care and have a fun week ahead. Talk to you soon.
Thanks for hosting another pretty party!
Happy to host Kim, and thanks for visiting, linking and having fun here. Enjoy your week.
Congratulations to Paula on being Blogger of the Month! Thanks so much for featuring my post about Brave Fathers of the Bible. My links are at #33, #34, and #35 today. Have a great week!
Dear Barbara. Happy to feature and thanks for visiting others and sharing and spreading love around. Enjoy your week.
Happy Monday Esme’! What a surprise Thank You for my blogger of the week shout out! Thank you so much for hosting and warm hospitality. I’m sitting at # 37 & 38 this week.
Hi Paula. Glad to feature you as Blogger of the Month as chosen by your fellow bloggers as they visited your links. Hope you have an awesome week ahead.
Hi everyone, I hope you are well and had a lovely weekend!
Thank you for hosting #SSPS – I have popped in at number 36 this week with a little project that has been keeping me busy (and quiet) recently.
Wishing you all a lovely week! Sim x
Hi Sim, I will for sure check out your project to see what kept you busy. Thanks for sharing with us. Happy new week to you.
Hi Esme! Thank you for hosting, even while away.
My entries this week are 19, 23, 24, 25
Enjoy your vacation! 🙂
Thank you Char. We do have an amazing vacation and enjoying every moment. In 7 days we did roughly 40km of hiking in the woods. We love it. Take care and thanks for linking, visiting others and participating.
Thank you for hosting this wonderful linkup. Have a great week.
Thank you Stephanie, for visiting, linking and spreading the news to your followers. Have an awesome day and week on your end.